I can’t describe myself as a vegetarian but by and large I steer away from meat when I think about what to prepare for our supper. Every now and then however I go through periods of eating meat more regularly. One of our family favourites is roast chicken, free range from my local farm, it’s…
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Swedish Seeded Limpa Bread
There is quite a revolution happening in British kitchens, no longer are we satisfied with supermarket pre-packed sliced, we want to master a home baked loaf. Now if you follow my blog you’ll know that I am a sourdough addict, occasionally though I find I just haven’t enough time to bake my sourdough. This is…
Roasted Cauliflower and Butternut Squash Salad
Cauliflower used to be boring, well not anymore! Its reputation couldn’t be more different today, as more and more health conscious people adopt a gluten free, low carb, plant based diet, a growing number of us are replacing flour, rice and other simple carbs with vegetables. Cauliflower, in particular because of its mild flavour and…
Decadent Dark Chocolate Financiers
Lovely things come in small packages, that’s what my mum always used to say, she was right, look at these exquisite little chocolate cakes. Moist from the ground almond, flavoured with beurre noisette and vanilla, light and yet they have a crisp exterior. You cannot fail to love them. When I’ve catered for parties over…
Swedish Glögg (mulled wine)
Glögg is a crucial part of the lead up to Christmas in Sweden with parties thrown throughout Advent and always served on 13th December, St Lucia day. Many Swedes attend several glögg parties every weekend in December! Glögg is the Swedish version of mulled wine, but it is not quite the same as mulled wine, the spices differ…
Chocolate Truffle Selection
There is nothing like receiving a handmade gift! Choosing the right present for your a friend or relative can be difficult, particularly when you’re shopping for somebody who seems to have absolutely everything already! The last thing you probably want to do is spend money on something that’s going to sit on a shelf, unused. …
Christmas Saffron Wreath with Cranberries and Orange
The countdown is on! Only 17 days left to go, sorry don’t want to stress you out but what will you be baking this Christmas? Maybe you don’t fancy making mince pies this year and want to try something a little different. I want to share this with you in case you’re looking for any…
Spelt, Apple, Blackberry & Cobnut Crumble Cake
If you’re located in the city, it can be hard to reconcile romantic ideas of autumn (a time of plenty, harvest festival) with the reality of ever shorter, darker days. This cake puts two ingredients together that make the season worth celebrating: apples and blackberries. Paired with warming spices, they make the most delicious treat…
Quince Crumble Tart with a Hazelnut Crust
Knobbly pears or misshapen apples? Nope. Quince may look like a cross between the two but infact it is a fruit in its own right. In it’s raw form, the skin is rough and woolly, and the flesh is hard and unpalatable, with an astringent, acidulous taste because they are high in tannins, however sufficient…
Spiced Oat & Quinoa Porridge with Honeyed Apples
If you think porridge is boring, think again. The iconic breakfast classic is hotter than ever. Our social media feeds are full of oaty bowls, each more enticing than the other and blogs are brimming with delicious recipes. There are even cookbooks dedicated to it! In my opinion nothing beats a bowl of creamy oats…
